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WTC emergency safety plan draft, Sept 2001

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Draft document titled World Trade Center Emergency Safety and Health Plan dated September 30, 2001.

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World Trade Center Emergency Project Environmental, Safety, and Health Plan Draft - Revision A 30 September 2001

3.12 MATERIAL HANDLING

Material handling shall be performed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.250. Stacking and storing of materials shall not pose hazards to site personnel or impede truck or equipment routes.

3.13 FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

At a minimum, the following fire and protection measures shall be implemented:

• Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas only. • All work operations shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F, Fire Protection. • A minimum 10 lb. type ABC fire extinguisher shall be provided within 75 feet of storage areas at which more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or more than 5 pounds of flammable gas are being stored. • Fire extinguishers shall be installed in all occupied job trailers and equipment. • Fire extinguishers shall be inspected and maintained monthly and equipped with inspection tags. • Flammable and combustible liquid and gas storage and dispensing areas shall be posted “No Smoking or Open Flame.”

3.14 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids shall comply with 29 CFR 1926, Project Spill Prevention Containment Control Plan and the following;

• Refueling areas shall be located at least 25 feet from other operations and storm water drains. • Spill containment, collection and cleanup materials shall be readily available in refueling areas. • Transfer containers shall be electrically bonded together. • All spark-producing equipment in the immediate vicinity of flammable liquid dispensing operations shall be shut down. Adequate cool-down time for generators, pumps, and other portable equipment shall be provided prior to refueling. • Pressure buildup in portable fuel cans shall be relieved away from hot surfaces and spark­ producing equipment. • Dispensing nozzles shall have an automatic shutoff and no “latch open” devices. • Disconnect switches for refueling equipment shall be located away from refueling operations. • Smoking and spark-producing equipment or tools are prohibited in the fueling area. • A fire extinguisher rated no less than 20 lb, type ABC, shall be securely placed between 25 and 75 feet from each refueling operation. • Only properly labeled and approved safety containers shall be used for handling and storage. * Flammable storage cans shall not be stored in direct sunlight.

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